Instructional Designer II

Instructional Designer II

The University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) seeks an Instructional Designer II to join our vibrant team of educators who are committed to instructional excellence. UCATT provides comprehensive and evidence-based teaching practices, course design, and instructional technologies to promote impactful learning across campus. You will collaborate with instructors in the continuous improvement of online courses by providing instructional design support within the university's learning management system. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable. If you are passionate about instructional design, technology, and education, we'd love for you to join our team.

You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through instructional design. We offer opportunities for growth and development while supporting UCATT's mission to create engaging learning environments. This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements. Some duties can be performed remotely, but others will require an in-person presence on the Tucson, Arizona campus.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate courses and implement research-informed changes to maintain the continuous improvement process for our online courses.
• Partner with instructors to design and develop online courses that promote student engagement and critical thinking.
• Create accessible, interactive learning materials that support diverse learning needs and contexts.
• Build dynamic online learning environments that foster student community and collaboration.
• Guide multimedia development including overseeing the recording process and content production.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure educational excellence.
• Contribute to advancing instructional design practices through professional development and collaboration.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline. Project management experience and the ability to prioritize tasks as aligned with current goals and initiatives. Experience working directly with college faculty as an instructional designer. Training or certificates in instructional design, educational technology or related field. Experience with learning management systems. Experience with Quality Matters or other quality assurance frameworks. Experience taking a fully online course. Experience with HTML, CSS, video editing, or graphic design.